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Officers have now completed a forensic examination of the scene and a full search has been carried out at Shields Road.

Detectives are working to find out if a burnt out car found in Bracken Street in the Parkhouse area in the north of Glasgow, is related to the murder.

This vehicle is currently undergoing a detailed forensic examination to establish if there is any link to the murder in Shields Road. Detectives are appealing to anyone was saw a vehicle being driven at speed in the area, at this time to come forward.

Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr from the Major Investigations Team also urged anyone with information, however small to contact police.

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He also said anyone who may feel vulnerable or worried about contacting the police to not be afraid as 'we have mechanisms in place to support'.

He added: “Our priority remains tracing whoever is responsible and a team of highly experienced detectives are working on this murder inquiry.

Euan "EJ" Johnston was shot dead last night in a car (Image: Facebook)

"Although we do believe that this was a targeted, planned attack and Euan Johnston was the intended target, the shooting was carried out with absolutely no regard for public safety, and I completely understand that people will be concerned regarding this.

"I would stress that everything is being done to track down whoever is responsible for this shooting and this includes a number of officers examining CCTV footage from the area around the scene of the shooting.

“I would like to reassure the local communities that there are additional police patrols in the area and anyone with concerns should speak to officers.

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“We are doing everything we can to trace whoever is responsible for this murder, but we would appreciate any assistance that the public can provide, as the even the smallest piece of information could be vital to our investigation.

"We have support mechanisms in place, should people feel vulnerable about contacting us and I would urge people to do the right thing and report any information they have.

“An incident room has been set up at Baird Street Police Office and information should be passed to officers there by phoning 101.

"Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”